" Edilson is a danger to Mauritius , "said the Vacoas meteorological station . Tropical Storm Edilson, which is slightly increased during the night, indeed continues to approach Maurice. Alert 3 has been held this Thursday, February 6. Pre-primary, primary, secondary and all educational institutions and offices remain closed thereby.
Tropical storm this morning was about 140 miles northeast of the island. It now moves in a general south-southwest at a speed of 15 km / h. It will pass its closest point of the island in mid-day, approximately 80 km from Piacenza. There is thus a risk of cyclonic conditions.
Rains, accompanied by thunderstorms could befall the island. The south wind will increase to reach 90 km / h during the morning.
During the night, the weather was relatively calm. However, more than forty people have visited centers shelters since yesterday.
A Rodrigues, the hurricane warning has been lifted, the storm away. It was located this morning about 440 miles west of the island. However, strong winds persist.